One of my favorite things about living by the beach is that friends and family love to come stay with us. Saturday morning waffle brunch is so much better with a house full of guests, so my husband and I are in the process of squeezing in as many extra sleeping spaces into our home as possible. Of course, with so many mattresses to buy and a [...] Continue Reading
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe (Gluten-Free)
I’ve shared a lot of recipes and tutorials with you over the years - healthy versions of old favorites like pizza, new flavors like milk thistle seasoning, and of course the occasional video tutorial where I spray water kefir all over my counter while opening a bottle. Of all the recipes, though, this gluten-free adaptation of classic chocolate [...] Continue Reading
6 Benefits of Elderflower + Recipes
Elderberry syrup is pretty much a staple in most natural remedy toolkits, and for good reason. Rich in compounds that support immune function, aid vitamin C absorption and more, it has a long history of use as a traditional herbal remedy. If you visit just about any European pharmacy in the winter, though, you’ll find that it’s not just the [...] Continue Reading
How To Make Elderflower Syrup (Cordial Recipe)
Elderflowers have a long history of traditional use for cold and flu support, seasonal allergy relief, and more, but their fruity, nectar-like floral flavor also makes them perfect for culinary uses - wine, jam, lemonade . . . even fritters! And of course there's elderflower syrup - light, delicious, and versatile. Though elderflower [...] Continue Reading
High Levels of BPA Found In Sports Bras + Non-Toxic Alternatives
So, you’ve switched to non-toxic personal care products, tossed your sketchy plastic water bottle, and swapped old plastic food containers for stainless steel or glass. When the cashier at your local store asks if you want a BPA-infused paper receipt, you usually opt for a digital version instead . . . so you’ve eliminated most of the BPA exposure [...] Continue Reading
5 Benefits of Blue Vervain + How To Use It
With a long, straight stem and clusters of tiny blueish-purple flowers, blue vervain is a valuable nervous system ally that thrives in wet meadows, river bottomlands, and other moisture-rich areas throughout the United States. Though it’s not very well known these days, back in 1875 Dr. Oliver Phelps Brown wrote that “A more valuable plant is [...] Continue Reading
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats Recipe
Creamy, sweet and infused with apple pie inspired spices, these easy overnight oats are the perfect make-ahead recipe for busy mornings. They’re based on this simple overnight oats recipe and can be made in just about five minutes of hands-on time. My kids love topping their jars with freshly diced apples, chopped nuts and a sprinkling of extra [...] Continue Reading
EMF Protection for Your Home: A Blushield Review
Last year I had the opportunity to play a game I call “Woo or True” with a Global Clinical Research Scholar from Harvard Medical School. Basically, I rattled off a bunch of different wellness modalities, then he shared his thoughts on whether they’re legitimate or unlikely to be helpful. Over the years I’ve played this conversation game with a [...] Continue Reading
